Former Premier League striker Dwight Yorke admits he would love to get involved in the management side of the game.

Former Premier League striker Dwight Yorke admits he would love to get involved in the management side of the game.

The 40-year old ex-Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland man is currently completing his coaching badges and has revealed that he one day wants to step into a manager’s role but only if it is the right one for him.

“I’m trying to have a crack at management. For me it’s one opportunity that could happen but if it doesn’t I’m happy to walk away,” he told tribalfootball.com.

“I will stick around (in the coaching game) provided I got the right backing and it’s not about what Dwight Yorke wants, it’s about the people in charge of a football club and if they give you an opportunity.

“I know that no matter how much knowledge and know-how, everything you’ve gained over the years, if someone doesn’t want to give you a chance then there’s no point. I’m hoping that one opportunity comesalong and I can prove that I can manage players and what players expect.”

He added: “Sir Alex Ferguson has been very gracious in letting me come back there (to United) and try to complete my coaching badges.”

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Great Britain began the first events of the London Olympics with a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.

Great Britain began the first events of the London Olympics with a narrow 1-0 win over New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.

The hosts were made to work hard for their win as New Zealand defended well but still Hope Powell’s team were wasteful in front of goal until Steph Houghton scored the only goal of the game direct from a free kick in the second-half.

Britain had started the game nervously in the heat and humidity of Cardiff and only began to settle after the half-hour mark when they began to create and miss chances.

New Zealand then pushed forward in search of an equaliser and had the perfect chance moments later. A mix up between two Team GB defenders allowed Sarah Gregorius a clear run on goal but her weak shot was easily saved by Karen Bardsley.

For all the visitor’s pressure Britain comfortably held out until the closing minutes when Bardsley was forced to tip over an Amber Hearn effort.

Referee: Kari Seitz (USA)

Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Attendance: 38,000

GB scorers: Houghton 64New Zealand scorers:

Yellow cards: Asante (GB), Wilkinson (NZ)

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